emphasized

[em-fuh-sahyzd] / ˈɛm fəˌsaɪzd /

VERB

stress, give priority to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate affirm assert highlight indicate maintain point out reiterate repeat underline underscore

STRONG

accent articulate charge dramatize enlarge enunciate headline hit impress italicize mark pinpoint press pronounce punctuate spotlight weight

WEAK

bear down dwell on insist on labor the point limelight make a point make clear make emphatic make much of play up point up put accent on rub in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

lose mumble

WEAK

depreciate forget ignore play down understate

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emphasized

The renowned Brazilian chef also emphasized the "cultural loss" provoked by El Nino, referring to the disappearance of tradition along with the unavailable ingredient.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Tesla emphasized that the Semi’s cost per mile is much lower than that of traditional heavy-duty trucks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Finally, Petraeus emphasized why companies need to keep an eye on geopolitics:

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Heyward emphasized building a consistent and productive routine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

To which adds Guth: "Although the creation of a universe might be very unlikely, Tryon emphasized that no one had counted the failed attempts."

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson